THE Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1894. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2646, 14 April 1894, Page 2

THE Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1894. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Chuech of England.—The services for to-morrow in connection with this Church will be found in our advertising columns. Temuka Stock Sale. A number of entries for the Temuka stock sale on Tuesday will be found in our advertising columns. Sheef Sale. —Messrs J. T, Ford & Co (in conjunction with Mr H. Zander) announce a large sale of ewes and lambs at Tinwald on Tuesday. Primitive Methodist Church —The services for to-morrow in connection with this Church will be found in our advertising columns. Wesleyan Church.—The Rev. C. H. Standage will conduct the morning and evening services at the Temuka Wesleyan Church to-morrow, and at Waitohi in the afternoon. On Thursday evening a “ welcome social ” will be held. The Rev. Mr Standage with his family arrived at the parsonage on Thursday evening, having driven through from Woodend. Footrall. —The annual report of the New Zealand Rugby Union states that tbe past year has been one of steady progress. The tour through New South Wales and Queensland last winter reflected credit on both players and affiliated unions. The English Union had intimated that the charges of encouraging professionalism brought against officers of the New Zealand Union were, in their opinion, groundless. The New South Wales authorities had officially pronounced their intention of sending a representative team this season. Assault, — The Wellington correspondent of the Lvtt ilton Times says : — f> It is said that the Hon. John Rigg, M.L.C., has taken out a summons for assault against Mr J. S. Evison, lately editor of Christchu-ch Truth. Mr Evisinn felt aggrieved at certain personal r.'Terences made iu Mr Rigg’s speech on second reading oT tue r-i i in the Legislative Council on t the libel action brought svj? sst -h« Times against the Wellmgtoii ■IJPO graphical Society, and on Tuesday night last the journalist therefore essayed to pull the legislator’s nose, and some fistic exercise ensued. Mr Evispu left for Sydney yesterday." For Mr Evison |to corny lam ot severe criticism was iike Satan reproving sin, New Zealand has never seen a more unscrupulous, unfair, scurrilous writer than Mr Evison, yet, though ever ready to hit his hardest, and wound as deeply a« possible; he uuittot bo struck buck.

The Waitemata Election.—The fu returns for the Waitemata election are as follows: Massey, 1619; Palmer, 1446 ; majority for Massey, 173, Onehunga Ironworks. Over twenty families have arrived from Lifchgow,N.S.W., for the Onehunga ironworks, which are commencing work next week. Monument fob Bbwi. A beautiful monument is being made for Rewi to the order of Sir George Grey, It has a marble base, and in addition to a suitable inscription, has in the body of the stone two recesses for the portraits of Rewi and Sir George Grey. Dividends. The Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Company have declared an interim dividend, for six months ending March 31st, at the rate of 9 per cent per annum. The directors of the Mosgiel Woollen Factory Company declare an interim dividend of 8 per cent. Fire. Three five-roomed cottages at Musselburgh, Dunedin, were burned down on Wednesday afternoon. One was occupied by Mr Hodges, a carpenter ; another by Mr George Capstick, a Times employee ; a third was untenanted. The properties belong to one of the banks. Masonic. ceived that the Grand Lodge of New South Wales will be officially represented at the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand at Wellington on the 25th inst. by R.W. Bro. J. R. Edwards, Past Deputy Grand Master of New South Wales. Wiping Off a Debt. The Rev. Mr Oliver, in bidding farewell to Trinity Church at Dunedin, declined to receive any gift, but suggested the wiping off of the circuit debt amounting to £l4O One person volunteered £BO, another £2O, and the remainder was subscribed in five minutes.

Supreme Court. —At the criminal session of the Supreme Court, Wanganui, William Blighting, for horse stealing, was sentenced to eight months. John Alexander Angus was sentenced to 12 months on each of two counts on which he was convicted. Arthur Hickford, charged with larcency as a bailee, was found not guilty. Native Land. The natives on the Poukawa native reserve near Te Ante, Hawke’s Bay, have intimated to the Public Trustees that they are perfectly willing that he should proceed with the survey of the block for tbe purpose of leasing to small farmers a portion not required by the natives for their own occupation. The reserve has an area of about 3000 acres. The Licensed Victuallers. —The Committee of the Licensed Victuallers in their annual report recommend the association to form itself into a friendly society with benevolent as well as defence aims, in which each member will have sufficient interest financially and legally to compel him or her not only to strictly observe the law but see that their neighbors do so also. Football. —A football match took place on Tuesday afternoon between teams representing the juniors of the Temnka District High School and St. Joseph’s Covent School, and resulted in a win for the latter by 7 points. The first fifteens of these schools tried conclusions on Wednesday afternoon, and the convent school again proved victorious, winning by 15 points to 2. Election op School Committees.— The annual meeting of householders in the various school districts in South Canterbury for the purpose of electing school committees, will be held ou Monday, the 23rd April. Householders are requested to nominate committeemen On or before Monday next. Full particulars for the guidance of householders will be found in our advertising columns. Cutting it Fine. —At Balclutha William Guest and his wife were charged with selling drink without a license. It appeared that one J. G. Anderson called at Guest’s store and asked Mrs Guest to send a gallon of whisky to his house with the goods ordered by Mrs Anderson. Mrs Guest said that they did not keep it, but would get it, and the carter called at another store and delivered the whisky with the other goods, the bill being made out iu Guest’s name. Anderson has not yet paid for the whisky, and the price charged is the same as was paid by Guest for it. The.case again st Guest was withdrawn. The defence for Mrs Guest was that she was merely an agent for Anderson, and that there had been no sale by her to him, and further that she merely acted as her husband’s tenant. In view of the importance of the case Mr Hawkins, S.M., reserved his decision.

The Unemployed. The Mayor of Christchurch received a reply on Wednesday to his telegram regarding the unemployed, from the Minister of Labor. The letter states that he has arranged with the Minister of Lands to take on a number of men at Cheviot, equal to the number dispensed with this autumn. The Minister of Labor has also advised the Government to start one or more State farms. He assures the Mayor that he jfiay reply that the Department of Labor will see that Christchurch men get their fair share of any co-operative public works in progress, and that the Government will put all the work in hand this winter that the finances permit of. The proposal to subsidise local bodies is a Cabinet matter, which will be considered by the Cabinet after the Premier’s return to Wellingson. The Minister of Labor is telegraphing to the Premier on the subject. Catholic Church, Temuka. — In accordance with an announcement made by llev. Father Malone on Sunday last, a meeting was held on Thursday evening in St. Joseph’s School for the purpose of discussing the desirability of forming a club by means of which the young men of the parish could improve themselves and at the same time while away pleasant evenings. There was a fair attendance. The Rev. Father Malone was voted to the chair, and briefly explained the objects of the meeting. It was his intention that the society it was proposed to establish should be of the nature of a literary and debating society. Every third meeting could be devoted to reading papers and debates and the fourth to a social evening, when members so desiring could invite their friends. The society could also give an entertaiment two or three times a year. The rev, chairman then invited a motion that a society be formed. Mr J. Simpson moved, Mr D. Seder seconded, and it was carried “That a society be formed. ” Some discussion took place as to the name the society should take, and it was resolved that it be called ‘The Catholic Mutual Improvement Society.’ A committee was appointed to draw up rules, etc., and report to a meeting to be held on April 26th. A vote of thanks to the rev. chairman terminated the meeting. Why is Wool so Cheap .’—Commenting upon an article in Bradstreet’s on the question, “ Why is wool so cheap.’’’ the Breeders’ Gazette closes as follows; — “ Contemplating the situation as thus outlined, it would seem unwise to calculate upon other than a low range of prices for wools in the future, near or remote. The only exception probable is the event of such a war between prominent nations us would temporarily enhance the value of agricultural productions. And this again emphasises what has been often urged in these columns : the necessity for combating the confronting emergency by economy in prodiution —advancing the standard of our flocks by the systematic use of the best obtainable animals, rigid elimination of every individual that fails to demonstrate its profitableness ; such careful preparation of the products to bo marketed as will meet the demands of exacting buyers and ensure the receipt of outside prices. There is a vastly better outlook for profit in the effort to obtain more wool for a given quantity of food and labour than in working and waiting for more money for a given wejght of wool. Breeders certainly can materially increase the average weight of fleeces, Svhil 'there Is just as certainly but slight probability that the range of prices for which wool can bo sold can be permanently forced above the present level."

A Trotting Club for Geraldine. — At the Geraldine Hotel to-night at 8 o’clock a meeting will be held of those interested in forming a Trotting Club in Geraldine. Arbor Day.—The Gazette notifies that August Ist will be observed as a public holiday in the Government offices throughout New Zealand for the celebration of Arbor Day. The Weather, Captain Edwin says that hard gales from the northward may be expected in most parts of the colony between noon on the 16th inst. and midnight on the 18th inst. Football ax Geraldine. —At a meeting held a few evenings ago at Geraldine a football club was formed, to be called the “ White Star Football Club.” Thomas Sutherland was elected captain and J. Coogau vice-captain. Licensing Clerks, The following gentlemen have been appointed clerk* to Licensing Committees: James Nolan Colyer, Ashurton; William Willoughby, Rangitata; Thomas Bonrke, Pareora; Thomas Howley, Timaru.

Presentation.—The Rev. A, P. Davidson, who has resigned office as assistant minister at Knox Church, Dunedin, and returns to Scotland, was presented with a silver salver and a purse of 50 sovereigns by the ladies of the congregation.

Medical Men and Friendly Societies. —Friendly societies in various parts of the colony appear to have decided to resist any attempt to enforce the recent action of the Medical Association in respect to the relations between medical men and friendly societies. Practical Sympathy Wanted. —ln view of the loss of revenue through no license being granted to booths, the North Otago A. and P. Association have decided to call upon several members of the association who are on the licensing committee to subscribe the deficiency in the revenue which will result.

the Grecian Bend.—Captain Anderson, of the steamer Tekapo, reports that three miles off Mohaka he observed a mast which on investigation, proved to be the main mast of a schooner. Sis feet of mast was sticking out of the water. It was evident that it was attached to something below. The inference is that the something is the missing schooner Grecian Bend. Portions of ship’s stores, but unmarked, have come ashore near the place.

Wreck of a Steamer.—The steamer Kiwi, 133 tons, the property of Messrs Levin & Co., of Wellington, has been totally wrecked at Glenburn, on the East Coast, N.I. The Kiwi left Wellington on Tuesday evening with a full general cargo. The vessel struck a sunken rock at 1.1 a.m., on Thursday and half-an-hour later it was found that she was sinking. She sank at 5.15 a.m. in 30 fathoms of water. All hands got ashore safely, but nothing else on board was saved, not even the men’s effects. The hull was valued at £3500, and was insured for £3OOO. The cargo was also insured.

Building Society.—An advertisement in another column calls the attention of Tern uka residents to the “ Timaru Terminating Building Society.” The annual meeting takes place in May next, and, there still being forty shares unallotted, the directors have decided to place these in the Temuka district. There are now quite a number of these societies working successfully in Christchurch and elsewhere, which are carried on under the principle of the “ Star-Bowket Society,” so successfully inaugurated in England some years ago, and which enables working people to obtain loans on property and pay for them at easy rates—equal to only 8 per cent, principal and interest.

Maori Parliament.—A large number of natives have arrived at Pakiriki, where the Maori Parliament is to be held. The Maoris of the district made great preparations for their reception, having built a whare four chains long for the dining hall, three whares two chains long as sleeping houses, and a large assembly hall, besides a handsomely-carved house for chiefs. A great stock of provisions has been laid in, and will be needed, as the visitors express their intention of remaining six weeks. The opening of the Parliament was of a very formal character, as the leading chiefs were in town waiting on the Premier, but on Monday the proceedings will bo attended with great ceremony.

Whaling Station.— A whaling station, worked by Aucklanders, will shortly be in full swing in the Kermadec group. The promoters of the enterprise intend to establish a boat whaling station on Meyer Islet, close to Sunday Island, the principal island in the Kermadecs They have now chartered the Auckland schooner Fleetwing to convey the plant and hands for the whale fishery up to the Kermadecs by way of Norfolk Island. Some 20 men will be employed, and three whaleboats will be engaged in the work. A trying-out plant is to be erected on Meyer Island. The intention is that the whaleboats shall cruise up and down a long stretch of the Kermadecs after right and hump-backed whales for oil and whalebone.

St. John’s, Winchester. —The annual meeting of the parishioners was held in this church on. Thursday, the Rev. T. Hodgson in the chair. The balance-sheet was presented and adopted, and disclosed the following results : —Receipts, £67 Is ; expenditure, £66 7s 4d ; balance in hand, 16s Bd. The following gentlemen were nominated to serve on the vestry during the ensuing year: Clergyman’s warden, Mr Inwood; parishioners’ warden, Mr H. E. Smith ; vestrymen, Messrs T. Hart, J. A. Young, H. J. Gladstone, W. Deßenzy, R. Smith, F. Shallard, J. Donnithorne, 0. Taylor, A. Shallard, and W. Philp. Hearty votes of thanks were given to the layreader, choir, superintendent and teachers of the Sunday school, and the Church officers, for their excellent services during the year. The good work done by the members of the ladies’ guild in furnishing the church was specially recognised, and a recommendation to the new vestry to arrange for a gift auction as soon as possible concluded the business of a very pleasant meeting. The Paynes. —The Payne Family of musicians and bellringers gave one of their popular drawing-room entertainments in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, on Thursday evening. There was a very large attendance, all the seating accommodation being occupied, whilst numbers had to stand. The programme comprised part songs, trios, solos, instrumental selections, and selections on the handbells and musical glasses. The company appear since their last tour to have directed much of their attention to humourous vocal selections, and these were given with good effect. The trio, “ I’m not the Queen,” from “ The Rose of Castile,” was very enjoyable, and “ The Merry Little Fat Grey Man ” was also good. The quartette, “ The Little Huntsman,” a vocal and instrumental selection by the company, was one of the best items of the programme, and was redemanded. It was not repeated, however. Another trio, “Th.) Fortune Tellers,” by Misses Lizzie and Maude Payne and Miss Bella Handricks also appeared to please. It is scarcely necessary to go into details of a programme where each item was good in it's own wqy- On the whole the part songs and concerted music was the most enjoyable. The handbells selections are always popular, and of these perhaps “ The Convent Bells” was the best. Miss Lizzie Payne’s solo, “ 1 may or 1 may not,” was sung with arch expression, and in response to a most imperative encore she sang a couple of verses from a song of similar character, “No, Sir.” The violin solos were played by Miss Maud Payne, whose proficiency is well known, and by Miss Bella Handricks. who is an addition to the company since their la j t visit. Her rendering of a selection from “ II Trovature” left nothing to be desired. Mr Ralph Steele and Mr W. J. Payne arc as prominent in their respective parts as ever, and the popularity' of the family was plainly evinced by the hearty applause with which item was greeted.

Pleasant Point Sale.—The N.Z. Land Association advertise the entries they will offer at this sale on Monday next. Geraldine Farmers’ Club.—Meeting of members will be held next Monday evening at 8 o’clock. Committee meet at halfpast seven.

Gates’s Valley Races.—The annual cockatoos’ race meeting took place at Mr Lovegrove’s paddock, Gupes’s Valley, on Thursday afternoon, when 200 onlookers were present from Geraldine and other parts of the district. Mr Mundell’s coach ran from Geraldine to the ground, which was well patronised. Besides this numerous private conveyances, and riders en horses and bicycles left Geraldine for the grounds. We are obliged to hold over our report of the results of the races until our next issue.

Reunion at Winchester. A very pleasant reunion took place in the Sunday School Hall on Thursday evening, when the members of the Winchester Choral Society met to wish the Rev. M. W, Butterfield good-bye, and to make him a presentation. The members of the society and their friends mustered strongly, and the utmost good feeling prevailed. Mr R. Smith made the presentation, which consisted of a very neat dressing-case, and referred to Mr Butterfield’s valuable services, so willingly rendered during the past twelve mouths. Mr Butterfield heartily thanked the society, and expressed the hope that it would flourish under the charge of the new conductor, Mr J. Opie. The young ladies of the society then provided a most tempting array of refreshments, and everyone was soon in a pleasant frame of mind. Several good songs were contributed, and all wished Mr Butterfield every success in his new field of labor.—Mr Butterfield left for Lunsdeu yesterday.

Winchester School Committee. A meeting of the above committee was held in the school on Thursday evening. Present—Messrs R. Smith (chairman), W, Deßenzy, Philp, J. M. Naughton, and Hide. The head master reported that the number on the roll was 96, and the average attendance for March had been 82 ; (two pupils had attended less than half time during last quarter); and that some school stationery and fuel were required. It was resolved that the parents of the pupils be written to, and if this does not prove effectual, the police be asked to take up the matter. A report was received that a youth was in the habit of joining the pupils at football, and using bad language. It was decided that the youth referred to be warned off the grounds when the boys play. A resolution passed at a former meeting was decided to be reported, viz., That a hearty vote of thanks be passed to “ Mesdames Barker and Young for kindly actmg as judges of sewing, and for contributing prizes to the girls.” The meeting then adjourned: Marian Willis Company.—The above company appeared at Geraldine on Thursday evening, playing “ Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” to a fair house. The title role was taken by Mr Johnson, who distinguished himself well, and the other parts were all ably sustained—that ’of iCassey by Miss Marian Willis; Simon Legree, by Mr Keogh; Eliza, by Miss Fotheringham; Harris and Marks, by Mr Lyons; Sambo, Mr Shields; and Quimbo, Master Franks. Miss Willis’s acting was especially good. Contrary to expectations, there was a very fair attendance at the company’s repetition of “ Uncle Tom’s Cabin” in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, last evening. This has been a carnival week in Temuka. On every night some entertainment has taken place, and we take it as a great compliment to Miss Marian Willis’s histrionic abilities that at the end of the week she was able to get any one to attend at ail. There can be no doubt that Mies Marian Willis is the best actress who has ever visited Temuka. Indeed, she is one of the best at the present time in the colony, and doubtless it is the fact that her former visit is remembered that induced those who attended last night to be present. Last night she not only acted in a very able manner, but also sang sweetly and well, and gave an excellent pourtrayalof the unhappy Gassy. The other parts were well sustained, and the play very satisfactorily produced. This evening the ever-popular play of “ East Lynne ” will be produced, and as the chief burden will fall on the shoulders of Miss Willis we expect a splendid delineation of the two characters which fall to her lot. We hope to see her have u good house. In addition to “ East Lynne” they will also play a sparkling comedietta entitled *’ Jealousy” Rangitata Island.—A large and most enthusiastic meeting was held in the schoolroom, Rangitata Island, on Tuesday evening last, sor the purpose of saying good-bye to the Rev. J. Dellow, of Temuka, who has for the last three years conducted a monthly service and also a musical class for the young in that district. Mr H. Grainger occupied the chair, and in a few wellchosen remarks explained the purport of the meeting and eulogised Mr Dellow’s work on the Island. Messrs Buxton, Wright, and Watt followed much in the some strain, expressing regret at Mr Dellow’s departure from amongst them, The Chairman then called on Mr J. Snell, who, on behalf of the Young People’s Musical Class presented Mr Dellow with a beautiful timepiece, accompanied by the following address“ To the Rev. Mr Dellow. On behalf of the Young People’s Musical Class, I hare pleasure iu asking you to accept this timepiece as a small token of our thanks to you for your kind interests and earnest labours to promote our interests in this direction. We heartily thank you for the patience and care you have taken with us, both in our class and for our general welfare. We trust you may be long spared to render a like service to others with whom you may be associated iu your future sphere, which we know will be most beneficial and thoroughly appreciated. We now wish you and yours God’s richest and best blessing, and trust you may long be spared to help others as you have helped us. We are, most sincerely yours.” [Signed by all the Class,] Mr Dellow suitably replied, thanking the young people most heartily for their gift, and remarked that every time he looked at the clock he would be reminded of their kindness towards him. Refreshments were then dispensed by the ladies, with their usual courtesy and good humour, after which the meeting terminated with hymn and prayer. A Timely Warning.—When asked to sing at a concert or social choose something popular. Something that the audience can appreciate and join in the chorus. “ After the ball ”is the song to suit you; good music and splendid flowing melody. You had better send to Begg & Go’s., music sellers, Timaiu, for a copy.—[Advt.]

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Church of England—Services to-morrow. William Boyd—lnvites tenders for sheep feeding. H. B. Webster &. Co, —Entries Toruuka stock sale. Primitive Methodist Church Services for to-morrow.

Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services for to-morrow.

Marian Willis Company—“ East Lynne ” ut Temuka to-night.

N.Z, Land Association—Entries Pleasant Point and Temuka sales

Geraldine Farmers’ Club —Monthly meeting on Monday evening. T. & J. Thomson—Particulars re 11 cases of new goods just opened. Trotting Club in Geraldine—Meeting of persons interested this evening. J. H. Walker. Andrcwville Workshops— Particulars re lino of business carried on.

J. T. Ford (in conjunction with Mr 11. Zander) —Largo sale of ewes and iambs at Tinwahl on Tuesday. J.Mundell —Important sale fruit trees, etc., on behalf of Mr 0. Cnapman, Gera-j dine, ou April 2f>th inst. Timaru Pioneer Terminating Building Society—Particulars re LS shares to be allotted in the Temuka district.

Guinness Sc LeOren —Temuka stock sale. C F.C. Association —Large stock of horses at Tattersall’s to-day; Entries Temuka sale; sale of fruit trees on account of Mr Chapman. J. E. Beckineham, Opposite King’s Stables, Timaru—Has best assortment of furniture in Souch Canterbury; invites visitors to inspect his show-rooms.